Deanna Stewart

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collegeofbusiness@nnu.edu

ACCOUNTING

Bachelor of Science

Through NNU’s Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, you will be provided with a general understanding of multiple areas of accounting and prepared for a career in public, corporate or governmental accounting.

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  • Equips students with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue careers as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)or business managers with a specialization in accounting.
  • Meets the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam in multiple states — including Idaho — by offering the required semester hours in business administration and accounting-focused coursework.

About Accounting

Through NNU’s Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, you will receive a general understanding of multiple areas of accounting and be prepared for a career in public, corporate or governmental accounting. Besides developing a solid foundational knowledge in business and accounting with a Christian worldview, you will have many opportunities to gain experience through internships and by participating in the business clubs. Upon completing your degree, you will be prepared to embark on an accounting career or a management career with a strong accounting emphasis or prepared to attend graduate business and accounting programs.

NNU is one of the few Pacific Northwest universities accredited through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Since 1997, our graduating seniors have consistently scored in the 80th to 90th percentile or higher on the national business comprehensive exam taken by other graduating business majors across the nation, which evaluates mastery across key business disciplines such as marketing, management, finance, and managerial accounting, as well as critical thinking and real-world business scenario problem-solving skills.

 

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Bachelor of Science

Offered On Campus

The Benefits of an Accounting Degree

  • Prepares you for a variety of career paths in public, corporate or governmental accounting and related business roles.

  • Provides the foundation needed to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and pursue professional certification.

  • Builds a strong set of analytical, financial and business skills that employers value across industries.

  • Offers opportunities for hands-on experience through internships and business club involvement, enhancing real-world readiness.

  • Opens doors to diverse job opportunities beyond traditional accounting, including finance, management and data analysis roles.

  • Supports long-term job stability and career growth, as accounting expertise remains in demand across the economy.

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Related Career Paths

Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates for the Boise area are sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Accountants and Auditors

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Meet the Team

I believe that NNU has given me opportunities that I would not have received elsewhere; opportunities to engage in real-world accounting practices through internships that will set me up for success in my future career as a CPA.
Jordan Woods

BS Accounting